WELCOME to LaPorte High School’s CLASS OF 2016 Parent Information Night Assistant Principal:...

WELCOME to LaPorte High School’sCLASS OF 2016 Parent Information Night

Assistant Principal: Curtis Daugherty

Senior Counselor: Brenda Sadler

Senior Sponsors*Homecoming, Prom, Senior trip

Alori Sheppard

E-Mail:

shepparda@lpisd.org

Tristin Sylvester

Email:

sylvestert@lpisd.org

Counselor Corner Website

Go to the La Porte High School Website Click on Campus Resources Scroll down to “Counselor Corner”

***This Powerpoint is attached at the bottom under “LaPorte HS Senor Class of 2016 Parent Night Presentation”

Counselor Corner The Information below is contained on the

website:

ScholarshipsCollege Information

○ College for Texans College Visit DaysCollege Events-College NightSAT/ACT testing-registration info.Senior InformationFinancial Aid

○ FAFSA

To Qualify to Graduate:

19 Credits (to be listed as a 12th Grader) Graduate with 26 credits Pass all classes per graduation plan Pass All 5 EOC Exams:

Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2,

U.S. History

Graduation RequirementsSubjectsSubjects RecommendeRecommende

ddDistinguishDistinguish

eded(4 Advanced (4 Advanced Measures)Measures)

EnglishEnglish 44 44

MathematicsMathematics 44 44

Science (Including Science (Including Physics)Physics)

44 4(no IPC or PT)4(no IPC or PT)

Social StudiesSocial Studies 44 44

Languages other than Languages other than EnglishEnglish

22 33

Physical EducationPhysical Education 11 11

HealthHealth 00 00

Technology ApplicationsTechnology Applications 00 00

Fine ArtsFine Arts 11 11

SpeechSpeech .5.5 .5.5

ElectivesElectives 5.55.5 4.54.5

TOTAL CREDITSTOTAL CREDITS 2626 2626

New Foundation Plan w/ Endorsement VERSUS Old Distinguished Plan

SubjectsSubjects OldOld Distinguished Distinguished

with 4 Advanced with 4 Advanced MeasuresMeasures

NewNew Foundation Foundation Plan Plan with with

EndorsementEndorsement

EnglishEnglish 44 44

Mathematics Mathematics (with Algebra 2)(with Algebra 2) 44 44

Science Science 4 4 (No IPC or Prin of Tech)(No IPC or Prin of Tech) 4 4 (No IPC w/ STEM)(No IPC w/ STEM)

Social StudiesSocial Studies 44 44

Languages other than Languages other than EnglishEnglish

33 22

Physical EducationPhysical Education 11 11

HealthHealth 00 00

Technology ApplicationsTechnology Applications 00 00

Fine ArtsFine Arts 11 11

SpeechSpeech .5.5 00

ElectivesElectives 4.54.5 6.06.0

TOTAL CREDITSTOTAL CREDITS 2626 2626

Foundation Plan with Endorsement

Agree to an Endorsement which is 4 coherent courses with an Advanced course.

ENDORSEMENTS: STEM- 5 Math (No MMA) or 5 Science (No IPC) Public Services Arts & Humanities Business/Industry Multidisciplinary (Chemistry and/or Physics) **You will NOT graduate without completing your

Endorsement courses!

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GET MOVING

IT’s

Senior

Year!!

What are your

plans??

Military Enlistment Follow these steps to enroll in the

militaryChoose a BranchTake the ASVAB Test Contact your local recruiterEnroll in Selective ServicesEnlist in the MilitaryPlease ask your recruiter about college

payment plans. *Hazelwood Act

A.S.V.A.B. Military Career Aptitude Test FREE Helps with Career Direction and Military Job

duty placement Sign up with a Military Recruiter (LPHS does

not offer this test at our school.)

Military Academies & College ROTC Programs ROTC Programs

ROTC Scholarships can pay $160,000/ 4 years of college Speak to your local recruiter or College ROTC Instructor Read your contract and know how long you have to serve

in the military once you graduate from college. Military Academies (i.e. Airforce Academy, West

Point) Start applying now You will need an endorsement from a senator or

Government official Application process is highly competitive Refer to each Military Academies website to get specific

information on applying to that school.

College & Career Counselor

Laura Troncozo (will not be available until February – only here on Thurs & Friday)

Located in the Counseling Area Computer Work Stations for Student Use Will help students get this information:

CollegesSAT/ACT/New TSI InformationSan Jac InformationScholarshipsField Trips Financial Aid

ATHLETES...DON’T FORGET-If you are playing Sports in College!

YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY NCAA CLEARING HOUSE FORMS!

www.ncaaeligibitycenter.org

$70 Registration FeeFee waiver if your on

Free/Reduced Lunch and used and SAT/ACT waiver

What do you need to do to enroll in College? Complete your college application online Submit High School transcript Submit SAT/ACT or TSIA scores Complete FAFSA Send Recommendation Letters Write your essay Meet with a First Time In College Academic

Advisor Take a field trip or College visit day to the

campus.

Four Year Colleges and Universities

Apply Texas- www.applytexas.org One application you can send to Texas Public

Colleges. If applying to more than one select private

school, complete the Common Application (www.commonapp.org). Can be used for several colleges, but read fine print concerning essays and supplements.

Please take your time on the application

College or Trade/Technology School? Technology Schools (Auto tech, Welding, Cosmetology

schools/Culinary Arts programs- Can be completed usually within 2 years.

Colleges typically 4 years. RESEARCH by going on the INTERNET.Check the deadlines to apply! ***Some are as early as Dec. 1st.

CAREER EXPOThis Thursday October 29th in the LPHS Student Center from

5:30-7:30 p.m. Local Businesses, some colleges and industrial

businesses will be there to offer information about careers in their organizations/colleges.

Community & Junior Colleges Are “Open Admission”

Open Admission: These colleges accept all students that apply to that school.

IMPORTANT: All students must still qualify to take college level classes based on TSIA test scores.

San Jacinto College offers free TSIA study help. Please contact them for info.

You must complete the entire application process

TSI Assessment Test You must take the placement exam before enrolling

at any college in the state of Texas unless you are exempt

This is a College Level Placement Exam Determines what college level courses you will take See Ms. Brunson to see what days the test will be

offered at LaPorte HS Can Take the TSI Test at San Jacinto College

Central Location-No appointment necessary Or take the test at the college you plan on attending Usually free the first time but will be charged for

additional testing See coming slides for exemption criteria

TSIA EXEMPTION CRITERIA USED BY MOST TEXAS COLLEGES:

Each college has the right to use their ownexemption criteria State Recommended Exemption Criteria EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH:

S.A.T. SCORES: 500+ IN BOTH THE MATH & CRITICAL READING AREAS WITH A COMBINED TOTAL OF 1070+

A.C.T. SCORES: 23+ TOTAL, 19+ IN BOTH THE MATH & ENGLISH

Developmental Class

When you do not score on college level (meet TSI Requirements)

Pay same amount as a regular college class

Get no college credit Subjects focused on are

Math/English/Reading

SAT/ACT College Acceptance Tests:

You must take SAT or ACT to be accepted to a 4 year University

A.C.T. - English, Math, Reading, Science and optional Writing component. APPLY at: actstudent.orgAPPLY at: actstudent.org $56.50 fee with writing. $39.50 without writing. S.A.T. – Critical Reading, Math and Writing. March 2016 REDESIGNED SAT-no required writing! $54.50 fee Apply at: collegeboard.com S.A.T. Subject Tests- (The more selective &

competitive colleges require, See college’s website for details)

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS CAN GET 2 FEE WAIVERs per school year.

SAT/ACT Study Help

www.collegeboard.com has study questions for SAT (free)

www.KhanAcademy.org is a on-line site (free)

ACT help through www.actstudent.org is free

Sylvan Learning Center (Cost money) Test Masters www.testmasters.com or

call 281-276-7777 (cost money)

Uniform Admissions Policy Before you can be accepted in to a 4 year Public University in Texas

(even if you are in the top 10%) you must meet 1 of the following requirements:

Successfully complete the Recommended or Distinguished Plan * New HB5 Graduation Plan/Check with the college, most are fine with it if student has Chemistry & Physics.

OR SAT Score of: 1500 out of 2400 (CR+W+M)

OR ACT Score of: 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Math, 24 Science

OR Submit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Exemption

Form

TOP 10% Rule in Texas

Students in the Top 10% of their graduating class get automatic admission to Texas public universities.

IMPORTANT: MUST meet the admission requirements This does not mean you get accepted to your

major MUST meet all deadlines SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT UT AUSTIN ON NEXT

SLIDE

University of Texas @ Austin Only the top 8% of the class will be

automatically accepted to UT Austin The rest of applicants will be placed on

individual review

Individual Review

Applicants who do NOT meet the requirements for Automatic Admission will have their file individually reviewed by a committee of admission officers.

Students REALLY Need to Go “Above & Beyond”…This IS a Competition

HAVE ALL ITEMS TO THE COLLEGE BY THE DEADLINE DATE!

Essays- Send in all essay options even if they are not required!

High School Activities○ List every activity or club you have ever participated in

throughout HS:Extracurricular ActivitiesCommunity ServiceTalents/Awards/HonorsEmployment/Internship/Summer Activities

Application Completion Checklist On-line Application

SAT/ACT Scores (sent directly by the testing institution)

Official High School Transcript (Request one in registrar’s office) Fill out a transcript request form at

the end of the year to send a final transcript.

Application Fee can be $60 each (Fee waiver available to those on free/reduced lunch who used an SAT/ACT fee waiver)

Include any necessary essay(s) or optional resume/letter of recommendations

Transcripts You must submit an official transcript to any

college you apply to. Some scholarships also require transcripts. Complete a “Transcript Request Form” with

the registrar, Julia Carter. Keep a copy for yourself IMPORTANT!

Fill out a request to have a final transcript sent to the Technical School/College/University that you decide to go to.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

*Someone who knows you well

*Give that person 2-weeks advance notice. Do not wait until it’s almost due to ask someone for a recommendation. Your lack of planning does not create an emergency on their end.

*Complete a Counselor Recommendation Form

COLLEGE VISITATION DAY

SENIORS MAY HAVE TWO COLLEGE VISITATION DAYS EACH YEAR.

MUST BRING the “College Visit Form” GIVING THE DATE OF VISIT TO THE ATTENDANCE CLERK ON THE DAY YOU RETURN and

Must have signature, name & phone number to college representative that gave you a tour.

College Night Date: Tuesday, NOVEMBER 17th Location: Deer Park HS -South Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Over 100 college reps will be there.

FINANCIAL AID F.A.F.S.A.- Financial Aid is a Federal Program FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT

AID www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for PIN # in January 2016 Apply for FAFSA in February 2016 Need 2015 parent/student tax return info. FAFSA Completion assistance with Ms. Troncozo

SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID

GRANTS (NEED BASED/DO NOT HAVE TO REPAY AS LONG AS YOU MAINTAIN A CERTAIN G.P.A.)

LOANS (MUST REPAY ONCE YOU “FINISH” COLLEGE)

WORK STUDY PROGRAM (ARRANGED BY COLLEGE): JOB ON CAMPUS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Financial Aid Meeting

February 1, 2016 Presenter, Verna La Strapes

Wells Fargo will be there with Career Planning information and planners. You can contact Jodie Havens for information now jodie.havens@wellsfargo.com

SCHOLARSHIPS = FREE MONEY = APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!

*Counselor Corner has list of websites for Seniors under “Scholarship Lists”

*LOOK for scholarships on the INTERNET

*COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WEBSITE

*WATCH LOCAL BUSINESSES

*PARENTS: CHECK THEIR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Scholarship & College info Websites

www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.meritaid.com www.collegefortexans.com www.studentscholarships.org www.tuitionfundingsources.com www.findtuition.com www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.collegefortexans.com

www.scholarshipexperts.com

There is an abundant amount of free money!

Almost anyone can get a scholarship.

This will take hours to research and time to complete the information (most likely essays).

Scholarships

Who are Scholarships for? Not just for the student who is the star athlete. Not just for the top academic students. Scholarships are available for a lot of reasons. SOME EXAMPLES: How tall/short you are Hispanic, Indian, African American, etc. Student who is a twin or multiple Student with a disability or parent with a disability Hardship in life that you can explain Certain career field student is interested in GO ON THE INTERNET AND RESEARCH-LOOK AT

THE COUNSELOR CORNER LIST

CAUTION…THEY ARE AFTER YOUR MONEY

Some are SCAM ARTISTS

SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD NEVER BE CHARGING MONEY TO APPLY

IF they are asking you for money, then it’s fake!!

LaPorte RECOGNITION PROGRAMSAS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP or

COLLEGE/MILITARY ACCEPTANCE, BRING A COPY OF THE AWARD LETTER TO Ms. Sadler

EVEN IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO ACCEPT AN OFFERED SCHOLARSHIP, LET US KNOW ABOUT ALL YOUR OFFERS

LaPorte HS WANTS TO RECOGNIZE YOU AT SENIOR AWARDS PROGRAM IN MAY 2016!

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GRADUATION is almost here! Friday June 3rd, 2016 at LPHS Stadium

Please e-mail me with any questions concerning this presentation

sadlerb@lpisd.org

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